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Little Tinklers in Corbridge

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2023)
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3.7(3 parent reviews) ·Tinklers Yard, Tinklers Bank, Corbridge, NE45 5SB · Northumberland
Number of places
64 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

Little Tinklers Nursery, located in the scenic village of Corbridge, offers an "Outstanding" Ofsted-rated environment for children from birth to five years old. The nursery is purpose-built with modern, bright facilities and is staffed by qualified and DBS-checked professionals, providing a stimulating and supportive "home-from-home" atmosphere.

Little Tinklers prides itself on delivering exceptional care, enriching children's experiences with activities such as exploration in their "Secret Woods" for den building and forest fun, dance and sports sessions, and workshops with a yoga teacher and an artist in residence. The nursery operates with an open-door policy, welcoming parents to visit at any time.

They also provide early education for two, three, and four-year-olds, delivered flexibly throughout the week. For older children, they offer extended services through holiday clubs at Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham and Prudhoe Waterworld.

The nursery is fully accessible for wheelchair users, with ground-floor facilities and appropriate personal hygiene areas. They also demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, with staff trained in SEND support, including sign language and speech and language.

What it's like

Children are confident, curious and eager to learn at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. Staff encourage them to have a strong sense of who they are, where they come from and the community in which they live. The nursery prides itself on supporting children's growing confidence and self-esteem, particularly in relation to their identity.

Ofsted OutstandingPurpose-built facilityForest School activitiesYoga and Art sessionsInclusive environment

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers private full day and half day sessions, with rates structured across three age bands: 0-2 years, 2-3 years, and over 3 years. Half day sessions run in the morning (7:30am-1:00pm) or afternoon (1:00pm-6:30pm). Additional fees apply for lunch, tea, extra hours, and an annual registration fee.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • An annual private registration fee is charged.
  • Half day sessions are split into morning (07:30-13:00) and afternoon (13:00-18:30) slots.
  • Lunch and tea are charged extra per session.
  • Additional hours can be booked at an hourly rate.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday: 07:30:00-18:30:00

Age range

0 years to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Meals and snacks provided

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Tinklers

Last inspected 17 February 2023 · Julie Foers

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are confident, curious and eager to learn at this very welcoming and inclusive setting. Staff encourage them to have a strong sense of who they are, where they come from and the community in which they live. The nursery prides itself on supporting children's growing confidence and self-esteem, particularly in relation to their identity.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery's outstanding curriculum is creative and challenging, with exciting activities that highly motivate and engage children.
  • Staff have high expectations of children, skillfully following their lead and interest in play, and providing detailed praise.
  • There is excellent support for children's physical development, with daily fresh air and exercise, including trips to nearby woods for activities like balancing on a rope bridge and sledging.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills very well through stories, singing, and rhyme, including clapping syllables of names to identify separate sounds.
  • Managers provide excellent opportunities for staff to update their skills and knowledge, with training having a direct and positive impact on practice, such as sign language instruction.
Inspection #10276591 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the setting. They say that staff are helpful, caring role models, who are devoted to the work they do and outcomes for children in their care.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is very good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work in partnership with other professionals in education and health to provide consistent support for children's development.

Outdoor space

There is a strong focus on children learning outdoors. Children learn about nature, the environment and how to care for living things, including helping with a wormery, composting, and planting and growing with the nursery's gardener. They also enjoy daily fresh air and exercise, and during trips to nearby woods, they balance on a rope bridge and travel down a mud slide.

Parent Reviews of Little Tinklers

3.7
(3)
Andrea Mcg
7 months ago

No complaints with regards the actual care of the children but if you value confidentiality, choose another nursery. Staff lack professionalism, communication skills and the ability to take criticism.

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Benn Horncastle
9 years ago

Great staff and very happy children!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • February 2023Outstanding
  • July 2017Outstanding
  • January 2015Good
  • February 2011Good

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